2015 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · AX15 ERY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a persistent issue with the suspension system. The most recent test in February 2026 at 77,216 miles passed despite the tester flagging light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers and the offside rear shock absorber. This mirrors an advisory noted in January 2024 at 58,002 miles, indicating that the dampers are gradually failing but have not yet required replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a gap of 10,439 miles between the January 2024 and February 2025 tests, and another 8,775 miles between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly for short to medium distances, which generally helps prevent components from seizing compared to vehicles that sit for long periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front-end suspension, as the shock absorbers require monitoring attention given the oil misting has persisted for two years without resolution. The failure in February 2025 at 68,440 miles revealed an excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage and a torn CV boot; while these were clearly rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the buyer should verify that the new CV boot is intact and free of grease leakage. Additionally, the headlamp alignment should be checked to ensure it remains correctly adjusted after the previous 2025 failure.